Economic Security Generalist (Field Officer) at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. MaiduguriSub-Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Economic Security Generalist (Field Officer)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Details

Contribute to the implementation and running of specific projects / programs, mainly independently, Maintains contacts with interlocutors / authorities at various degree. Supervises volunteers and closely monitors beneficiaries. Contribute to written reporting

Main duties and responsibilities

Is aware of the socio-political situation and livelihoods condition in the area of assignment
Advises the delegation in various fields such as politics, economy, religion, culture, etc. that contributes to the EcoSec activity implementation
Carries out detailed problem and situation analysis including technical and institutional challenges
Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and informs the delegate
Assess the general situation and identifies conflict affected population needs according to the EcoSec set criteria
Participates in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EcoSec programme activities mainly on emergencies and livelihoods response in close collaboration with Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS)
Provides immediate supervisor on weekly or ad hoc basis with updated statistical and logistic data
Does regular internal, oral and written reporting on field visit. Immediately reports any problems or delays in the implementation of the programme or the projects to the supervisors
Prepares the EcoSec section of the sub-delegation`s weekly operational report independently and contributes to other departmental reporting as required.

Education and Experience

University degree in Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture or related field
4 years’ work experience in a similar field
Fluent in written and spoken English
Team leadership skills
Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
Good analytical skills
Good communication skills
Shows judgement abilities to deal with special cases and propose solutions
Ensures that a good atmosphere is maintained within the EcoSec department and with the other ICRC department s through adequate communication
Good knowledge of mobile data collection tools
Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays.